Eye Ointment

To use eye ointment, pull the lower eyelid down with one or two fingers to create a pouch. Put a thin line of ointment in the pouch. Close the eye for 30 to 60 seconds to let the ointment absorb.

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Healthwise Staff

Primary Medical Reviewer

Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine

Specialist Medical Reviewer

Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology

Last Revised

January 25, 2013

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